Magnesium Intake, Absorption Significantly Associated With Bone Density In Children

Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods high in magnesium - another nutrient that may play an important role in bone health, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. "Lots of nutrients are key for children to have healthy bones. One of these appears to be magnesium," said lead author Steven A...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news